Rustic Leek & Chickpea Soup – A Hearty Vegetarian Delight!
Looking for a wholesome, comforting, and incredibly easy soup recipe? This Rustic Leek & Chickpea Soup is a nutritious vegetarian dish packed with rich flavors, creamy textures, and hearty goodness, all without any cream!
Using fresh garden leeks, protein-rich chickpeas, and simple pantry staples, this one-pot wonder is both healthy and delicious. The natural sweetness of leeks blends beautifully with the earthy chickpeas, while a hint of tomato puree and bay leaf adds depth to the broth. The best part? It’s budget-friendly, quick to make, and perfect for any season.
Whether you’re looking for a warming winter soup, a light yet filling summer lunch, or a simple meal prep option, this flavor-packed, high-fiber, plant-based soup has you covered.
Serve it with crispy homemade croutons, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs for a truly irresistible dish.
🌱 No leeks? No problem! Swap them for white or red onions.
🍲 Meal prep friendly! Make a big batch and store it for later.
🔥 Naturally vegan, dairy-free & gluten-free!
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RUSTIC LEEK & CHICKPEA SOUP – TORTELLINOTIME RECIPE
Ingredients (Serves 2-3)
2 medium leeks (or substitute with 1 large onion)
1 large potato (about 200g), cubed (skin on for extra fiber)
1 tin chickpeas (400g), including water
1 teaspoon tomato puree
1 small bay leaf
500ml hot water (or vegetable stock)
1 vegetable stock cube (if not using fresh stock)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt & black pepper to taste
Cooking Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Veggies: Slice leeks into 1 cm pieces, cube potatoes.
2️⃣ Sauté: Gently cook leeks in olive oil for 2 minutes.
3️⃣ Enhance Flavor: Add tomato puree, bay leaf, and stir.
4️⃣ Simmer: Pour in hot water or stock, add chickpeas with liquid, and simmer for 30-40 mins.
5️⃣ Taste & Adjust: Check potatoes, season with salt if needed.
6️⃣ Serve: With homemade croutons & a drizzle of olive oil.
Key Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:18 Preparing the Leeks & Potatoes
00:43 Alternative Ingredient Options
00:56 Chopping & Cooking the Ingredients
01:45 Adding Tomato Puree & Bay Leaf
02:13 Simmering the Soup
02:38 Why No Salt Yet?
02:52 Checking for Doneness
03:00 Serving with Croutons
03:30 Taste Test & Final Thoughts
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Looking for a warm, comforting, and easy vegetarian soup recipe? This Leek & Chickpea Soup is bursting with rich, savory flavors, plant-based goodness, and simple ingredients, perfect for any time of year.
🌱 Why You’ll Love This Soup:
✔ Vegetarian & Dairy-Free – Naturally plant-based, no cream needed!
✔ Packed with Fiber & Protein – Chickpeas make it hearty & satisfying.
✔ Quick & Budget-Friendly – Uses simple pantry ingredients!
✔ Incredibly Delicious – Sweet leeks, creamy chickpeas & aromatic spices!
I had an invite to a couples business, for coffee. He is an attorney I met through allergy appointments. Since I hadn’t met his wife and learned they are vegans, I took a bouquet of just leeks. She was so lovingly shocked, then showed them through out the offices. I started buying and appreciating them, for myself, from that point on.
Leeks need to be more present in American culture. I love them; chicken peas too!
buongiorno! I made this for lunch today using large leeks and new potatoes – it's excellent! Grazie mille!
This is really delicious twist on leek and potato soup…soooo tasty and well worth a try. 😍😍
A vegetarian recipe with my dose of happiness for the day. Always wonderful to see your face! ☺️
One can never go wrong with leeks and potatoes. Great looking soup.
Thank you francesco. I love the idea of adding chickpeas! I have heard that in Sicily you have some couscous dishes. Just an idea for❤ you but it would be really good to see you cook one of those dishes at some point.
Personally, I prefer a cream leek soup with potatoes. I know that Sicilians use chickpeas a lot in their cuisine in various recipes. I also use the ones in tin since it takes a long time to cook them.
I love leeks. Lovely recipe, thank you Francesco
Thank you Francesco, this soup looks delicious and I can’t wait to make it! I just received a bottle of Sicilian Extra Virgin Olive Oil which will be used to top the soup.